From 6aa392e1314567b23ab733fc5e8cf8332a344452 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Sl=C3=A1vek=20Banko?= Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:52:37 +0100 Subject: Move the khelpcenter guides to the directory level in which they are installed. MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Signed-off-by: Slávek Banko (cherry picked from commit 1b6c123de102f0152d296fba8771d348329ba95c) --- doc/faq/misc.docbook | 243 --------------------------------------------------- 1 file changed, 243 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 doc/faq/misc.docbook (limited to 'doc/faq/misc.docbook') diff --git a/doc/faq/misc.docbook b/doc/faq/misc.docbook deleted file mode 100644 index 0dd2c4556..000000000 --- a/doc/faq/misc.docbook +++ /dev/null @@ -1,243 +0,0 @@ - - - -Miscellaneous questions - - - - - - -Does &tde; support transparency and other visual effects provided by the new composite extension to X.org? - - -Yes. &tde; supports for the X composite extension and provides its own compositor. This allows for effects such as translucency and drop shadows for all windows, easily configurable through &twin;'s configuration dialog. For those using an xorg.conf file, be sure the following is included: - - -Section "Extensions" -Option "Composite" "Enable" -EndSection - - - - -After correctly configuring xorg.conf, transparency and other effects can be enabled through the DesktopWindow Behavior &kcontrolcenter; module, under the Translucency tab. - - - - - - -What about &tde; programs that do not have icons? How do I get -them into the menu? - - -Use &kmenuedit;. To access it use the &RMB; on the -T button and select Menu Editor. - - - - - -Does &tde; have a graphical &FTP; client? - - -Yes, and it is none other than your favorite file -manager, &konqueror;. You can drag and drop remote files into local -folders. - - - - - -How do I exit &tde;? - - -On the panel (kicker) use the &LMB; to select the T -button and select Log Out.... Another method is to use the &RMB; -to select an empty area of the desktop, which opens a popup menu, -containing Log Out... as one of the options. -Another option is to use a keyboard shortcut, which on many systems is -&Ctrl;&Alt;Delete. -A fourth option is to add the Lock/Logout button applet. -Depending on your configuration of the &X-Window;, &Ctrl;&Alt;&Backspace; -might also exit &tde; by killing the X server, but using that shortcut prevents -session management and is recommended only for emergencies. - - - - - -Is there a program that checks for new mails at my -ISP if and only if I am online? - - -&korn; will do the job. If you are not -connected, it will just sit there (idling). - - - - - -Is it really necessary to update to the latest version? - - -We recommend updating to the latest stable release, or at least to stay within -a release version. Otherwise, getting answers to questions might be challenging. -Each release always contains bug fixes and enhancements. Often a problem with an old version -has been fixed in a more recent release. Newer versions also fix security problems. Only seldom are bug and security fixes backported to older releases. - - - - - -How do I copy and paste in &tde;? - - -The simplest method is to use your mouse: - -Highlight the text you want to copy by holding down the -&LMB; and dragging across the text. This adds the selected text to the clipboard. -Go to the destination area; depending on your configuration, -you might need to click it using the &LMB; to give it -focus. -Click the &MMB; to paste. If you have a two -button mouse and are emulating a three button mouse, push both buttons -simultaneously. - -The standard keyboard shortcuts for copying is &Ctrl;C, to cut is &Ctrl;X, and to paste is &Ctrl;V. -&tde; provides a multiple layer clipboard called &klipper;. Refer to the &klipper; handbook for further information. - - - - - -How do I convert the default &RedHat; menus into a menu in the -TDE menu? - - -Click on the T button and select -SystemAppfinder. - - - - - -What is GIT? - - -GIT is a distributed version control and source code management system. -GIT is used to maintain source code under development. The &tde; developers use GIT. - - - - - - -Does &tde; support dual screen (Xinerama)? - - -Yes, you need to have a multi-headed X server. - - - - - - - - -How do I check which version of &tde; I am using? - - -Start any Trinity app. Each app has a Help menu providing -related information in the About dialog. - - - - - - - - -How do I learn about development updates? - - -You might want to subscribe to the - -&tde; developer's mail list. -Refer to http://trinity-devel.pearsoncomputing.net/ -if you want to read without subscribing. - - - - - -Is there a release schedule? - - -The Trinity developers strive for a six to nine month schedule but that is not rigid or set in stone. - - - - - -Are there plans to support semantic desktops? - - -Not at this time. - - - - - -Are there plans to support tablet-like or special netbook desktop modes? - - -No. The TDE team suggests a tablet-centric interface such as Unity, KDE4, or GNOME 3 for those devices. - - - - - -How do the developers propose to transition away from HAL (hardware abstraction layer)? - - -The Trinity team developed a new native hardware support layer that is under testing. -That new system will be enabled by default in a future release, but is available now -in the development sources. - - - - - -- cgit v1.2.1